Travelling from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
Every week, there are nine Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 18:25 AirAsia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:15 with AirAsia.
To ensure you catch your KCH to KBR flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Kota Bharu (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a breeze with AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
AirAsia tops the list for bookings on this route.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that offers KCH to KBR flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KCH and KBR:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Senai Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
ج.م. 1,499 is the best price for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 2,992. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KCH to KBR.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.
Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuching International Airport, data shows 75.33% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Kuching International Airport from central Kuching, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near KCH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
If you're landing on a late Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near KBR:
Travel at your own pace with a Sultan Ismail Petra Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Agtran, Hertz or WAHDAH and experience more of Kota Bharu and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to central Kota Bharu
From Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kota Bharu is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kota Bharu in February.
The warmest month in Kota Bharu is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Kuching International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from KCH to KBR in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres south of Kota Bharu, a visit to Kuala Lumpur will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.
Your travels through Malaysia wouldn't be complete without a stop in Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 338 kilometres south of Kota Bharu.
